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Healthy Brown Rice Recipes

Brown rice is one of those good-for-you ingredients that we absolutely love. It’s whole-grain and full of fiber — and the culinary possibilities are endless. Whether you add chicken and make it a meal or turn it into a stand-alone dish, you’ll find that brown rice always cooks up delicious and satisfying.

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Trail Mix Citrus Pilaf

We love a good shortcut — like this sweet-and-savory side made with quick-cooking microwavable brown rice. Even the flavorings add-ins come with a timesaving trick: use trail mix!

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Food Network Kitchen’s Healthy Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers.

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Healthy Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

Get all the zesty flavors of sizzling fajitas in a healthy, chicken-and-rice-stuffed pepper that's easy enough for a weeknight meal.

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Fried Rice with Bacon

A great way to use up leftover brown rice from your meal prep, this recipe turns plain grains into a healthier version of a takeout favorite.

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Turkey, Kale and Brown Rice Soup

Not only is this hearty soup loaded with good-for-you ingredients that will keep you full (like brown rice and kale) but it’s easy to make too. It comes together in just 55 minutes — in one pot!

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